MEET YOUR NEW BEST FRIEND

Oh hey! It's me - Britney Walters-Chester. I’m a graphic designer, photographer and videographer based out of Effingham, Illinois, after moving back home at the start of 2021. I previously owned Lavinia + Louise, which was started between two friends in Ames, Iowa in 2018 - Lydia and Britney (the dynamic duo!). We began as two friends bonded over our love of rock climbing, jumping around at concerts, dishing on every season of The Bachelor franchise, investing too much mental energy into board games, and watching videos of puppies try to walk upstairs for the first time.

My favorite things include baking, spending time with my family, going to as many concerts as possible, and exploring the country (and eventually the world)! My husband and I travel all over to rock climb, hike, and have adventures. We also visit our families as often as we can! Being active is a must for me, so I’m always rock climbing, biking, or running with my dog, Val! (I’ve run 10+ half-marathons and one full) I’m really passionate about music, and my current obsessions are Twenty One Pilots, Young the Giant, and Elton John. The bands I always have on repeat are: The Maine, St. Lucia, and Dave Matthews Band - it’s a wide variety, I know!

I love being creative, so you’ll see my hand in photography, videography, and graphic design. I’ve been a photographer and graphic designer for 10+ years!

I love working with both individuals to highlight their natural beauty and have fun with couples who want to share their love! I’ve always tried to keep my photos as candid as possible, moving away from posed moments and overly staged lighting and really focusing on capturing your memories.